It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything about the world as we know it – the way we work, the way we do business and the way we socialize. And it may be that even the "new normal" will only bear a passing resemblance to the normal that we used to know.

As Sean O'Donnell states in the opening chapter of Employment Law During a Pandemic, "The perpetual alterations in restrictions and shifting prospects of economic and social recovery from COVID-19 have overwhelmed business and individuals to the point where 'COVID-19 burnout' and 'pandemic fatigue' are unsettlingly familiar terms." With this new publication, O'Donnell aims to address some of these challenges that have had such a significant impact on both employers and employees while providing invaluable guidance on the way forward.

Indispensable Insight

Developed in response to the pandemic, this handy resource acts as a one-stop reference for employment lawyers, litigators, in-house counsel and other human resources professionals who are charged with dealing with the employment law issues that have arisen during and as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Author O'Donnell, an experienced employment lawyer, is particularly well-positioned to offer general guidelines and best practices for addressing those issues, as well as to provide insight into the relevant legislation and case law related to COVID-19.

Featuring case studies based on the COVID-19 outbreak, this text includes answers to the most pressing employment- and pandemic-related questions that lawyers and other professionals are grappling with at this time.

Who Should Read This Book

Written in a clear and accessible manner, Employment Law During a Pandemic will be a particularly useful acquisition for employment lawyers advising both employers and employees, as well as in-house counsel and human resources professionals who are developing company policy and are required to understand employer rights and obligations during a pandemic. Government officials will return to this volume time and again as a helpful guide and patrons of law libraries will appreciate having access to it.